James Turpie Wreck

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James turpie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 22.794 N,74 23.432 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.379900
  • Longitude: -74.390540
Reported Year 1899
Name JAMES TURPIE
Type sailing vessel
Flag England
Length 82.5 m
Width 10.6 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1732
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sulphur, fruit, oil
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1899

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED IN FOG

General Comments

Year Built: 1881, Where Built: Newcastle, England, Construction: Iron, Home Port: North Shields, England, Departure Port: Palermo, Sicily, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Wishart, Crew: 20, Lives Lost: 0, Ship Value: $50,000, Cargo Value: $100,000, Misc Information: #84859; Refloated

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FAQ

Where is the JAMES TURPIE wreck located?

The JAMES TURPIE wreck is located at coordinates 39 22.794 N,74 23.432 W.

When did the JAMES TURPIE sink?

The JAMES TURPIE sank on Oct 24, 1899.

What country did the JAMES TURPIE belong to?

The JAMES TURPIE belonged to England.

What cargo was the JAMES TURPIE carrying?

The JAMES TURPIE was carrying sulphur, fruit, oil.

What was the tonnage of the JAMES TURPIE?

The JAMES TURPIE had a tonnage of 1732 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAMES TURPIE?

The JAMES TURPIE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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